Position Description
At the Community Arts Preschool program, we believe that a child’s work is play. Our highly experienced and caring teachers provide child-centered, play-based, and arts-integrated experiences inspired by Reggio Emilia practices.
Community Arts Preschool is a is a part-time, recreational enrichment program of the Center for Community Arts program in the City of Walnut Creek's Arts and Recreation Department. There are three preschool locations: Civic Park, Heather Farm, and Shadelands. Each program site has its own unique approach and provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
Representative Duties
Community Arts Preschool is seeking Co-Teachers (also known as Assistant Preschool Teachers) for our Shadelands, Heather Farm, and Civic Park locations. This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited job opportunity. Duties associated with this position include, and are not limited to, the following:
Assist students at learning centers throughout the classroom;
Classroom maintenance: prepare materials and supplies, maintain cleanliness, setup and oversee learning centers with guidance from the Lead Teacher;
Supervise outdoor play;
Step in as the Lead Teacher as needed including leading circle and story time, and music;
Attend and contribute to bi-weekly staff meetings;
Actively participate in team planning and trainings; and
Communicate child concerns and family needs to Lead Preschool Teacher and team.
Qualifications Guidelines
All Preschool Teachers and Co-Teachers have completed high school (or equivalent) and are required to complete the following prior to employment:
Current vaccination and TB Screening,
CPR and First Aid Certification,
Mandated Reporter training.
In addition, candidates considered for employment will undergo California DOJ and FBI fingerprinting as part of the background process.
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